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Virgin America adds Las Vegas-LAX nonstop

Virgin America is adding its newest route: nonstop service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The carrier will begin flying the route on April 22, offering three daily round-trip flights between the cities.

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Virgin America is adding its newest route: nonstop service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

The carrier will begin flying the route April 22, offering three daily round-trip flights between the cities. Los Angeles will become Virgin America's third nonstop destination from Las Vegas, joining San Francisco and New York JFK.

"This route has been one of the most requested by our frequent flyers, and whether guests are traveling for a fun weekend getaway or headed to one of the many trade events or business conferences that Las Vegas hosts each year, we think this new 'ride' will be a stylish, welcome alternative to driving," John MacLeod, Virgin America's senior vice president for planning and sales, says in a release.

Virgin America says its Las Vegas flights will be timed to allow for connections to its other destinations via Los Angeles.

Virgin America will go head-to-head with a number of airlines on the route. American, Delta, Southwest, Spirit, United all offer either mainline or regional service between the airports. JetBlue also flies to Las Vegas from nearby Long Beach.